Chihiros Spiral Glass Skimmer Inlet

[Tankless]

Has anyone tried this? I had an EA version which broke during cleaning.

Chihiros Spiral type Glass Skimmer inflow 17mm (16/22)

Chihiros Spiral type Glass Skimmer 17mm Thanks to the spiral type floater, the skimmer work even more effectively. Acrylic self-floating inlet Removes surface films and microorganisms from the water surface Promotes proper gas exchange For both long term and temporary usage Quick installation -...

www.horizonaquatics.co.uk

I did see a video of the skimmer part spiraling on a green aqua video.


Edit: video link from Green Aqua

 

[BenR24]

any thoughts after using for some time?

 

[seedoubleyou]

any thoughts after using for some time?

I’ve been using one for some time. It works well. I’ve had no issues.

 

[Tankless]

any thoughts after using for some time?

It works great although it will only spin if the filter intake is strong enough. I keep my fluval 307 at 60% and it doesn’t spin but it constantly skims the surface and doesn’t stop (I do have the bottle bit completely open to ensure I have adequate flow near the bottom of the tank as well). Probably the best inlet skimmer I’ve used so I would definitely recommend it.

 

[Qwedfg]

What is the advantage of spinning other than looking cool?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

What is the advantage of spinning other than looking cool?

"Looking cool" would be my guess as its main advantage.

It may pull any surface film in more efficiently <"Mechanism Investigation on a Novel Oil Recovery Skimmer Coupling Free Surface Vortex and Cyclone Separation">? and it would slightly increase the gas exchange surface area.

You would need to make sure the vortex wasn't so strong that it trapped actual air bubbles and sucked them into the filter.

cheers Darrel

 

[Tankless]

What is the advantage of spinning other than looking cool?

I find that it pulls in the surface film better. I’ve had the aquascaper glass set and the aquario set where the skimmer is on the outlet. If the Chihiors didn’t work out, I was planning to just use a normal skimmer. From my personal usage, the Chihiros is the best one I’ve used and will probably use for future tanks unless something better comes out.

 

[Qwedfg]

Do you find the spinning keeps shrimp out better than the regular style skimmer?